NYC NYC Sanitation Regulations and Legal Framework 3

Question 1

Which NYC agency regulates and oversees the transport and disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris?

Accepted Answer

NYC DSNY in coordination with NYCDEP

Answer

DSNY and NYCDEP jointly regulate C&D debris transport and disposal to prevent illegal dumping of construction waste.

Question 2

Under NYC sanitation law, what is the fine for littering from a motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

$300 for littering from a vehicle

Answer

NYC imposes a $300 fine for littering from a motor vehicle to deter drivers from disposing of waste in the street.

Question 3

NYC's 'e-waste' law (Local Law 48 of 2008) prohibits placing which items in the regular trash?

Accepted Answer

Computers, televisions, and other covered electronic devices

Answer

Local Law 48 banned covered electronic devices from the regular waste stream and created a manufacturer take-back program.

Question 4

What is the NYC DSNY policy regarding collection of refuse bags placed out before the legal set-out time?

Accepted Answer

Do not collect early set-out bags — note the violation for potential enforcement action

Answer

Early set-out is a code violation; collection workers should not collect and should document the infraction for enforcement.

Question 5

Under NYC Local Law 146 of 2019, what change was made to how NYC manages its paper and metal recycling contracts?

Accepted Answer

The city moved from paying vendors to receiving revenue-sharing or negotiated contracts for recyclable commodities

Answer

Local Law 146 improved NYC's recycling economics by restructuring contracts to better reflect commodity market conditions.

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